Minnehaha County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 605-367-4321 for the information you are looking for.

Minnehaha County Jail Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

The Minnehaha County Jail maintains an average of 750 offenders in custody on any given day. The Minnehaha County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Minnehaha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,800 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Minnehaha County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

305 West 4th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-367-4321

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Each person will be allowed to visit an inmate only once per day. After you have completed visiting an inmate you may not visit that person again until that person's next scheduled visiting day. You may visit another inmate but you will need to return to the visiting line and wait your turn.
• Visits will last 30 minutes, unless approved by the Jail Supervisor.
• The number of visitors an inmate may receive and the length of visit may be limited only by the facility's schedule, space and personnel constraints or when there are substantial reasons to justify such limitations.
• Visitation will not exceed 60 minutes in length.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Minnehaha County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select Minnehaha County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail?

Minnehaha County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

305 West 4th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-367-4321

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Each person will be allowed to visit an inmate only once per day. After you have completed visiting an inmate you may not visit that person again until that person's next scheduled visiting day. You may visit another inmate but you will need to return to the visiting line and wait your turn.
• Visits will last 30 minutes, unless approved by the Jail Supervisor.
• The number of visitors an inmate may receive and the length of visit may be limited only by the facility's schedule, space and personnel constraints or when there are substantial reasons to justify such limitations.
• Visitation will not exceed 60 minutes in length.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Minnehaha County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Minnehaha County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Minnehaha County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & File ID#
Minnehaha County Jail
305 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Minnehaha County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose South Dakota, then choose Minnehaha County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Minnehaha County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Minnehaha County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Minnehaha County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Minnehaha County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Minnehaha County follow these instructions:

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose South Dakota.
• Choose Minnehaha County Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Minnehaha County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. South Dakota to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. South Dakota to South Dakota) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Minnehaha County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail, and what can I send them?

Minnehaha County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Minnehaha County Jail allows inmates to receive white, pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address. Only one side will be scanned and forwarded, so much sure your return address is on the side with your correspondence.

Digital Messages
Sign up with NCIC and send secure online messages and photos to your inmate.

• Messages are only $0.25 per messages and Picture Messages / Documents are only $0.35 each.  
• There are no limits on how many messages and photos that can be sent to inmates.

Envelopes
The Minnehaha County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

• It is best to only use blue or black ink.
• Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 
• All mail is scanned in and digitized, then sent to the inmates to view on tablets. All originals, including photos, will be destroyed.
• Only mail that is within 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall will be accepted. If larger, it will NOT be delivered.
• No more than 5 pages per envelope. Front side of paper ONLY. If not both of these, it will NOT be delivered.
• One photo maximum per envelope. If more, the entire letter will be returned to you.
• NO legal mail, medical mail, magazines, newspapers, bulk mail or books will be accepted at this address. 

Personal Mail - Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & File ID#
Minnehaha County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & File ID#
Minnehaha County Jail
305 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
No books allowed. Books can be purchased to be read on tablets only.

All newspapers and magazines are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & File ID#
Minnehaha County Jail
305 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Minnehaha County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Minnehaha County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Minnehaha County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Minnehaha County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Minnehaha County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose South Dakota, then choose Minnehaha County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Minnehaha County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Minnehaha County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Minnehaha County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Minnehaha County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Minnehaha County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Minnehaha County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Minnehaha County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Minnehaha County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Minnehaha County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Minnehaha County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Minnehaha County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Minnehaha County Jail

Minnehaha County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Minnehaha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-367-4321 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Minnehaha County?